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Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,558

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $17,535
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $16,416
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 1,750
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 1,505
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 6,225
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 5,492
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $24,410
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $22,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,227
Model Year201520152008
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,330$42,845$24,410
Adjustments for Features-3,060-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$39,585$24,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$22,558
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,785$36,866$22,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152008
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$5,055$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,850-3,0360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length183.7 in178.3 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested170054%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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